Salvadori’s Teal
Salvadorina waigiuensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
Salvadori's teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis) or Salvadori's duck, is a species of bird endemic to New Guinea. It is placed in the monotypic genus Salvadorina.
It has a dark brown head and neck, and its body is barred and spotted dark brown and off white, with orange legs and a yellow bill.
It is a secretive inhabitant of fast-flowing highland streams and lakes.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountain streams of New Guinea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Salvadori's teal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
